During periods of dry weather or in drying environments, such as bedded stalls or areas with sand footing, there is a significant risk of the hoof horn shrinking, leaving gaps in the hooves that can lead to cracks and increased horn brittleness. Hoof cracks can cause more significant damage and also provide an opportunity for bacteria to take hold, resulting in poorer hoof quality and making the farrier's job more challenging.
Horse Guards' innovative and softening nylon boots are a super-convenient solution for horses dealing with dry, cracking hooves or having hard and difficult-to-work hooves, which is especially common during the summer. These boots soften the hooves and provide more flexibility to the horn, making them ideal to use shortly before the farrier arrives to ease the trimming process or throughout the summer season to ensure the hooves remain soft and elastic.
How to Use Horse Guard Water Boots
Dip the blue boots in water before attaching them around the horse's hoof. Afterward, the horse can go out to the paddock or stay in the stall as usual while your water boots take effect. The boots are easily fastened with a practical Velcro strap.
Keep in Mind
Adding water to the hooves provides a quick softening effect, but the water also evaporates rapidly. For the best possible effect and long-lasting results, you should complement it with a moisturizing hoof balm after using the boots. The balm locks in the moisture, helping the hooves maintain a consistent moisture level and enabling them to handle changes in different environmental conditions better. When using the boots, the hooves swell due to the water, and if the horse is immediately exposed to drying surfaces or sunlight and heat, causing rapid evaporation, there is a risk of sudden contraction. Using hoof balm afterward minimizes this risk.
- Moisturizes the hooves, making them soft and elastic
- Enhances the horse's hoof quality
- Facilitates hoof trimming
- Effective against dry hooves
- Prevents hoof cracks and chips
- Easy to use
- Can be used in the paddock or stall
- Should be used in combination with hoof balm
- Practical Velcro strap
Material
Nylon